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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,155.26, 38,854.25 and 15,408.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,155.26, 38,854.25 and 15,408.45 is: 21,263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,155.26 : 38,854.25 = 15,408.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,155.26/38,854.25 = 15,408.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,155.26x = 38,854.25 × 15,408.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,155.26x = 598,683,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,683,792.49/28,155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.66

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